3-30 Configuring the SystemNote Use the NEC Application and Driver CD to install or restoreapplications, optional drivers, and online documents (see “NEC Applicationand Driver CD” in this chapter).Choosing a Restore ProgramThe OS Restore program allows you to reinstall your Windows 98,Windows 2000 (when available), or Windows NT operating system. Youcan perform the restore in the following ways.! Auto, which reformats and repartitions the hard drive before restoringthe Windows OS and factory-shipped drivers (see “Auto Rebuild andRestore”)! Custom, which reformats the hard drive with the option to repartitionbefore restoring the Windows OS and factory-shipped drivers (see“Custom Rebuild and Restore”)! Fix OS, a Restore option on the NEC OS Restore CD for Windows 98and Windows 2000 systems. The Fix OS restore option reinstalls theWindows operating system while leaving data files intact. It allowsyou to restore your system to the point where you can back up yourdata files. This option is intended as a precursor to a full format andrestore (see “Fixing the Operating System”).The operating system and factory-shipped drivers are always restoredregardless of which program you choose.See “NEC Application and Driver CD” for instructions on installing anyof the applications or online documents, or to install device drivers thatdid not come with your system.Launching the NEC OS Restore CDFollow these steps to launch the NEC OS Restore CD.The OS Restore program deletes all the data onyour hard drive. If possible, back up your data before performing an OSrestore.
